Willis vs Nyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Boy #2,648 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Welsh English Irish American

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Willis Rank #2,686

Nyle Rank #2,648

Nyle is more popular, ranked #2648 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Willis or Nyle more popular?

Nyle is more popular, ranked #2648 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Willis and Nyle mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Nyle means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Willis and Nyle boy or girl names?

Willis is primarily a boy name. Nyle is primarily a boy name.